It pays to monitor your account closely
If you have considered handling your finances electronically for convenience, here's an even better reason. You'll be able to pay closer attention to your account activity, which can help keep you from falling victim to a new type of scam. MORE

You don't need to understand complex jargon to build a sound financial future for yourself. These four simple principles can help guide you toward an investing strategy that puts you on a path toward meeting your goals. MORE

Wi-Fi, or a wireless Internet connection, is a convenient and exciting option for computer users. Just because it's popular, however, does not mean it's automatically safe. Before you go wireless, take extra safety precautions to protect your computer, files and finances.MORE

Your credit score, a statistical summary of all of the data in your credit report, allows lenders, insurers and others to make a quick decision about your creditworthiness. Those three digits can affect your ability to secure a loan, insurance coverage, an apartment — even a job. MORE

To give small businesses better and less time-consuming access to Small Business Administration (SBA) loans, the SBA has cut more than 100 pages of paperwork from loan applications and simplified its loan programs. MORE